Horses' Waterfall (Cascada Cailor)
Cascada Cailor
A multi-tier waterfall of about 90 meters inside Rodna Mountains National Park, one of the tallest waterfalls in Romania. Reach it by chairlift and hiking.
Horses' Waterfall lies near the Borșa resort on the northern edge of Rodna Mountains National Park. It drops about 90 meters and is one of the tallest waterfalls in Romania. Its name comes from a legend about a herd of horses that fell over the cliff. From the Borșa ski resort, take the chairlift up the mountain, then walk the marked trail for about 30 to 45 minutes to the viewpoint at the base of the falls. The whole hike takes about 1.5 hours. In summer, the mountainside is covered in wildflowers, making it the most popular outdoor site in eastern Maramureș. The chairlift costs about 30 to 40 lei, subject to on-site confirmation. Mountain weather changes quickly, so bring a windproof jacket. It is about 75 km from Sighetu Marmației, roughly 1.5 hours by car, and can be combined with the Vaser Valley forest railway on the same route.
Opening hours
Open all day; cable car about 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Mocănița Steam Train, Vaser Valley
- Wooden Church of Ieud Deal
- Wooden Church of Poienile Izei
- Bârsana Monastery
- Wooden Church of Budești Josani
- Church of the Holy Archangels, Rogoz
- Ocna Șugatag Salt Lakes
- Breb